US Bridges

CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Vinzant RD · Structure no. 6100003

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesN Branch Otter Creek
Location00.30 W of Vinzant RD
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61985, -87.07467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns CR 1000S over N Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.